WHO Draft Guidelines On Sugars Intake
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published draft guidelines on sugars intake to reduce non-communicable diseases linked to obesity and dental caries.
Intellectual Property Watch
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Julia Fraser
WIPO Exhibition Presents New Strategies Against Counterfeit, Pirated Goods
This week, some World Intellectual Property Organization member states are presenting their national and regional practices and strategies to prevent purchases of counterfeit or pirated goods with the aim to promote the underreported hard work of states in this area.
WIPO Enforcement Committee Gains Ground As “Marketplace Of Ideas”
World Intellectual Property Organization members this week are meeting to discuss efforts to better protect intellectual property rights worldwide, including some new proposals for discussion and an exhibition on national programmes.
WHO Bulletin Article On Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing In Africa
An article published in the March 2014 issue of the World Health Organisation Bulletin discusses the evolving issue of access to medicines in Africa.
UNITAID Assesses Potential Implications Of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
UNITAID is expected to soon publish a report on the implications of the leaked provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) on public health and access to medicines.
European Union Sees Flurry Of Activity On Copyright Policy
There have been several important developments related to copyright in the European Union in the past week. Below is a summary.
3D Printing Will Cost The World USD100 Billion, Says Study
A recent report predicts the loss of at least $100 billion per year in intellectual property globally by 2018 as a result of 3D printing.
European Parliament Key Vote On Net Neutrality Laws – 24 February
The European Parliament (EP) is scheduled to vote on 24 February on the draft Single Telecoms Package Regulation drafted by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee - on the future of neutral internet.
Paper Makes Recommendations For Exhaustion Of IP Rights
A recent paper issued by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) compares existing exhaustion policies and makes recommendations for countries in the process of adopting their own regimes in this area. These have the potential to contribute to economic and social development, innovation and the protection of user rights globally, it said.
New CBD Access And Benefit Sharing Clearing-House Website Presented At WIPO
A new website of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will allow tracking of the use of genetic resources in order to ensure access and benefit-sharing of those resources.